Land, Permitting, and Regulatory

Morson Human Resources Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Land, Permitting, and Regulatory specialist for a permanent, on-site role to coordinate land, permitting and regulatory requirements across oil, gas, energy and power projects.

You will lead permitting efforts during engineering, develop roadmaps for Canadian regulations, liaise with regulatory agencies, and advise internal teams on environmental practices. A strong background in regulatory frameworks and P&IDs is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in regulatory and permitting roles in large-scale oil & gas projects.
• Direct permitting experience during engineering phases of major capital projects.
• Experience with Canadian regulatory frameworks; BC certifications are a plus.
• Degree in engineering or environmental science required.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs and general arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory and permitting activities throughout the engineering phase of major projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses for upstream, downstream, and pipeline projects.
• Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps tailored to Canadian regulations.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and environmental practices to internal teams and clients.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, maintaining professional communication and compliance.
• Develop and manage databases of regulatory frameworks for corporate and project use.
• Support inspections and audits by compiling technical documentation and assessments.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of environmental assessments and industrial approval applications.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Environmental compliance

Education

Post-secondary degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Position: Land, Permitting, and Regulatory

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Permanent, on-site

Position Overview

Our client, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management company, is seeking a Land, Permitting, and Regulatory to coordinate land, permitting, and regulatory requirements on oil & gas, energy and power generation industrial projects.

Job Requirements

• Coordinate regulatory and permitting activities throughout the engineering phase of major projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits and licenses for upstream, downstream, and pipeline projects.
• Develop comprehensive permitting roadmaps tailored to Canadian regulations.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory and environmental practices to internal teams and clients.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, maintaining professional communication and compliance.
• Develop and manage databases of regulatory frameworks for corporate and project use.
• Support inspections and audits by compiling technical documentation and assessments.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of environmental assessments and industrial approval applications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7–10 years of experience in regulatory and permitting roles, ideally in large-scale oil & gas, energy and power generation industrial projects.
• Direct permitting experience during the engineering phases of major capital projects.
• Proven background working with international companies and regulatory agencies across Alberta and British Columbia.
• Post‑secondary degree (college or university) in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and general arrangements (GAs).
• Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks; BC‑specific certifications are an asset.